Smith said: “Firmino is the most complete modern centre-forward in the world.

“In that 9 and a 1/2 role, that works in modern systems, where your job is to drop off and find space, Firmino is the best player at that in the world.

“If Lewandowski signed for Real Madrid in the summer, if I was Liverpool, I’d be really worried about Bayern Munich and Firmino.”

"If Lewandowski signs for Real in the summer, #LFC need to be worried about Bayern Munich coming for Firmino."@RorySmith says Firmino is the most complete centre forward in the world, and thinks #LFC could struggle to hold on to him in the summer. pic.twitter.com/kk40AVCjQX